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Plan of Muskat Cove

A fascinating manuscript survey of Muskat Harbour in the hand of the surveyor, W. Layman. Alexander Dalrymple, the hydrographer for Admiralty, published this survey in 1797, in the East India Pilot.

Chart Information

Reference:

A711

Date

1787

Hydrographer/Surveyor/Artist:

W. Layman

Size Of Original:

w 28cm x h 34cm"

Paper Type

German Hahnemuhle Etching Paper 310gms (original size)

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Notes

A711

Original

w28 x h34

$198

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This beautiful
watercolour survey of the harbour and port of Muskat, dates from December
1787.The manuscript shows
soundings within the harbour, along with anchorage and a shipwreck. On the
points either side of the entrance to the harbour fortifications are shown, as
one might expect of such an important seaport at the time. Commanding the cove
are a number of significant fortifications, including a watchtower and the
town of Muskat itself.

This
manuscript includes a large 'view' of the harbour, as seen from 'Fisherman's
Rock' at 15 fathoms. The major fortifications and the town are again shown, as
are a number of traditional vessels, clearly indicating the importance of the
port at this time.

In the lower
right of the survey is a small view of Muskat Island, W5 Leags.